In a simulated life scenario, how do you defy fate and change your destiny every time?

Chapter 144 Three Lifetimes: Transcending This World, Ascending to a Higher Dimension?

"Boom!"

Above the Emperor's Palace.

Dark clouds gathered and thunder rumbled in the sky.

Countless bolts of lightning appeared within the thick sea of ​​clouds, emanating a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine.

This lightning tribulation was not only far more powerful than ever before, but its area was also terrifyingly large, covering an area of ​​thousands of miles!

"What a terrifying tribulation of heaven and earth! Could it be that the young man is about to condense his Xuan Dan?"

Seeking Tao on the mountain.

Looking at the world-destroying lightning above their heads, Princess Lingyao, Xuanzhen Buddha, and the others were horrified, their hearts pounding with fear.

They feared that a lightning bolt would strike them down at any moment and annihilate their souls!
"If I remember correctly, that fellow Daoist just broke through to the Divine Sea Realm a few days ago, right?"

Lin Xuan Daozi found this increasingly unbelievable.

In just a few days, Lu Yuan crossed two major realms, leaping from a fifth-grade innate martial artist to a seventh-grade profound core expert.

Such a speed of cultivation is truly astonishing. If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they wouldn't have believed it even if they were beaten to death!

"The Human Emperor's Palace is a place of inheritance built by ancient martial arts practitioners with the full strength of their entire clan. It contains countless cultivation techniques and resources, and it would be an easy task to push one to the Manifestation Saint realm."

A hint of amazement also flashed in Princess Lingyao's beautiful eyes.

Back when Lu Yuan was at the Innate Realm, he was able to single-handedly defeat the successor of the Demon God and sweep across the entire Spirit Ruins Cave Heaven.

If he were to reach the seventh-grade Xuan Dan realm and become the seventh-generation Human Emperor, just how terrifying would his strength become?

All of a sudden.

The crowd was filled with mixed emotions, including envy, jealousy, and shock.

Inside the Emperor's Palace.

Looking at the heavenly tribulation lightning above his head, Lu Yuan also felt somewhat helpless.

The legacy and heritage left by the emperors of past dynasties are truly abundant. The innate Qi of the Zixiao Daozi, the golden relics of the five emperors, and the seven-colored lotus platform of the four emperors are all supreme treasures of our time.

Any one of these items would be enough to leave a powerful expert with a bloody head.

These treasures and inheritances saved Lu Yuan at least a hundred years of arduous cultivation.

As a result, he had only recently entered the Divine Sea Realm when he had to face the seventh-grade Profound Core Tribulation!
"My essence, energy, and spirit have been cultivated to their peak, and it is not impossible for me to step into the Profound Core realm now."

"But in doing so, we might miss the possibility of further transcendence."

Lu Yuan recalled the supreme fortune mentioned by the four emperors and a new idea arose in his mind.

He is currently undergoing tribulation, and it is very likely that he is only condensing a Saint-grade Mystic Core.

If you're lucky, you might be able to condense the legendary divine-grade elixir.

Although for other martial arts practitioners, the Saint-grade Xuan Dan is already an unattainable existence.

But as a person with an innate Dao body, and with the talent of "Severing Emotions to Prove the Dao", plus the life accumulation of three generations of human emperors, how could Lu Yuan be willing to stop here?
Just as the Xuan Dan lightning tribulation was about to strike.

The statues of the three emperors suddenly shone with divine light, transforming into the phantom of an old man with white hair and beard.

The old man possessed an air of otherworldly wisdom and a gentle, ethereal presence, with a profound Taoist aura flowing around him.

He stood on the Yin-Yang Taiji diagram, seemingly transcending this world and not existing in this realm, even though he was standing not far from Lu Yuan!
If Zixiao Daozi were here, he would definitely recognize the old man's identity at a glance.

Because this old man was not only a third-generation human emperor, but also the founding leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect!
Ancestor Dao Xuan!

"Disperse."

The old man in the Taoist robe glanced indifferently at the Xuan Dan lightning tribulation.

With just a word, he dispelled the sea of ​​thunder, causing all the dark clouds and lightning to vanish instantly!

Saw this scene.

Lu Yuan's pupils constricted, and a storm raged in his heart.

Although an eighth-rank Saint-level expert can also make their words law and substitute their own will for the will of Heaven, the tribulation of Heaven and Earth is a manifestation of the laws of the Great Dao.

Once the tribulation lightning occurs, even a ninth-grade Celestial Realm expert cannot intervene.

But the old man in front of them, with just a few words, made the heavenly lightning tribulation vanish.

This means that the opponent's strength is far above that of a ninth-grade celestial being!
"The Ninth-Rank Celestial Being is already the ceiling of combat power in this world. Could it be that the Third Human Emperor has taken another step forward and transcended this realm?"

Lu Yuan pondered to himself, and a startling guess surfaced in his mind.

When a lower-level plane exhibits combat power beyond its limits, it also signifies something of paramount importance.

That is the world ascending to a higher dimension!
After all, you can't raise a real dragon in a pond.

The lower-level world has too low an upper limit and cannot bear too much power.

If a supreme powerhouse can break through the limits of combat strength and possess combat power that surpasses the entire world, then he will face two choices.

The first option is to leave this world and choose to ascend to other higher planes.

However, the myriad realms are vast and boundless, and without world coordinates, one could easily become completely lost in the void.

Most importantly, even if he manages to ascend to the upper realm at the risk of his life, he will suddenly discover a fact that is enough to devastate him.

In higher planes, powerful beings abound, and the laws governing these worlds are more complete and robust.

He once reigned supreme in the lower realm, invincible in the world, but upon arriving in the upper realm, he could only become a servant and cannon fodder to be driven by others!

This led to the development of a second path.

Stay in the lower realm and drive the world to ascend to higher dimensions!
There are many benefits to doing this.

First, there's no need to go to the upper realm to be a slave.

Secondly, the ascension of the world to a higher dimension also brings great benefits to the world's will, and therefore can obtain the full support of the world's will.

Therefore, this supreme being was able to completely control this world and rule over countless races and billions of living beings with his own power!
Third, as the world ascends to a higher dimension, his own strength will also increase dramatically, maintaining his supreme status!
However, the drawbacks of doing so are also obvious.

Easy to die!
The only way to advance the world to a higher dimension is to communicate with the will of the heavens, go to the battlefield of all races, and fight against other planes that have been corrupted and eroded by darkness!
Then it will devour the world will of the other dimension!
Going to the upper realm to mine and work offers at least some level of safety assurance.

However, to advance the world to a higher dimension, a war involving all races must be wagered, essentially gambling with the lives of all living beings in this world.

One wrong move and you'll be doomed!
"Could it be that the Demon Martial World once attempted a world-dimensional ascension?"

Lu Yuan said thoughtfully.

Although he didn't know what level the previous three generations of human emperors had reached, judging from the strength displayed by the old man in front of him, they must all be transcendent combatants above the ninth-grade celestial beings.

Not to mention.

The first Human Emperor, the White-Clad Sword God, possessed unparalleled strength throughout history, having once single-handedly opened the Heavenly Gate with his sword!

If that's the case, then everything makes sense.

Just as Lu Yuan was filled with many guesses, the white-haired Taoist priest suddenly looked at him.

"Your talent is quite remarkable. At only ten years old, you have already cultivated your essence, energy, and spirit to perfection. Such talent is rare even in ancient times."

The patriarch Daoxuan spoke with emotion.

Even he never expected that such a brilliant and talented descendant of the human race could appear in a later generation where the lineage had been severed.

"Senior is so complimentary."

Lu Yuan clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, appearing very humble.

However, the divine thoughts left behind by the Dao Xuan Ancestor have become extremely thin and weak after tens of thousands of years.

He had limited time, so he immediately raised his finger and pointed into the air.

A yin-yang symbol descended from the sky, suddenly enveloping Lu Yuan. "If you can hold out for ten breaths within this symbol, you will have passed my test."

The voice just fell.

The Yin-Yang Taiji diagram began to slowly rotate like a world-destroying millstone, and a terrifying destructive force spread out, putting unimaginable pressure on Lu Yuan!
This Tai Chi diagram looks simple, but it has a mysterious aura flowing through it.

Lu Yuan could sense that this aura was an energy level higher than that of the Primordial Qi!
In particular, the rotation of Tai Chi contains the hidden cycles of Yin and Yang, and the laws of the birth and death of the Five Elements, as if it integrates all the laws and principles of the world.

Compared to the Taoist techniques Lu Yuan had encountered, this was more like the art of immortals!

All that could be seen was the pervasive aura of yin and yang, black and white, powerful enough to annihilate and obliterate everything.

"Crack!"

The Buddha's True Form, created by the five emperors, can be considered the world's premier body-refining technique.

However, in the face of the Yin-Yang Taiji Diagram, Lu Yuan's supposedly invulnerable and indestructible Tathagata body was as vulnerable as a clay sculpture.

The golden membrane on his body surface shattered and cracked, revealing fine cracks that threatened to collapse at any moment!
"This is a technique of immortals, far surpassing all mortal cultivation methods. We absolutely cannot resist it head-on!"

At the critical moment of life and death, Lu Yuan forced himself to remain calm.

The three generations of human emperors possessed transcendent combat power that surpassed this world, let alone him, a mere Divine Sea Martial Cultivator.

Even if a demon god ancestor who is a ninth-rank celestial being came, he would be instantly annihilated!

Under threat of death.

Lu Yuan's mind became clearer than ever before, and he quickly figured out a clue.

The Yin-Yang Taiji Diagram of the Daoist Ancestor is not only a supreme method of attack, but also a way of energy circulation and transformation!
Even if an ordinary martial arts practitioner understood this, it would be impossible for them to grasp the secrets within a short period of time.

However, Lu Yuan possessed an innate Dao body, making him exceptionally talented. Moreover, he was blessed with the talent of "Severing Emotions to Prove the Dao," which further enhanced his comprehension and aptitude to a level unimaginable to ordinary people.

Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, are mutually generating and mutually restraining.

Lu Yuan tried his best to capture that trace of mystery, and then used his innate Qi to imitate the energy operation of the Yin-Yang Tai Chi diagram as much as possible.

His innate Qi became increasingly condensed, and was even transforming into a higher form of energy!
After five breaths.

The terrifying destructive power had lessened considerably and could no longer pose a threat to Lu Yuan!

However, Lu Yuan's understanding of the Yin-Yang Taiji diagram seemed to have reached a certain critical point.

The transformation process of his primordial Qi came to an abrupt halt, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not make any progress.

"He actually deciphered my Innate Taiji Diagram?"

Master Daoxuan stared in disbelief, his forehead veins bulging, and for the first time ever, he felt an urge to swear.

What kind of heaven-defying comprehension is this?
I made you hold out for ten breaths, preventing you from breaking my magic!

Although the trials left by the Dao Xuan Ancestor were intended to pass on his life's learning and insights, there was no concealment or defense.

But Lu Yuan's speed of comprehension is simply too astonishing!

"It's a pity he can't cultivate my techniques, otherwise, with his talent, he might be able to rival that old guy, the first Human Emperor."

A trace of regret and sadness flashed in the aged eyes of the Dao Xuan Ancestor.

The path to immortality is severed. Not only his method, but also all the inheritances and techniques left over from ancient times are now impossible for people of later generations to cultivate!

of course.

Strictly speaking, ancient cultivation techniques are not entirely impossible to practice.

However, these techniques are incomplete, and when people in later generations practice them, they will be completely stuck at a certain level and will find it difficult to improve their strength even slightly.

"So all these later cultivation techniques are abridged versions?"

Upon hearing the Dao Xuan Patriarch's lament, Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow, finally understanding the problem.

The severance of the path to immortality led to drastic changes in the environment of heaven and earth.

Ancient techniques can be practiced, but only a little bit.

If you force yourself to practice, you will encounter various loopholes and bugs later on.

At best, one's strength will stagnate for life; at worst, one will suffer a qi deviation, leading to death and the dissipation of one's cultivation!

“Young friend, since you have been able to comprehend the method of Yin-Yang transformation, you have passed the test.” Master Daoxuan changed the subject: “However, you have another option.”

"This junior would like to hear the details." Lu Yuan's heart stirred, and he vaguely felt that this choice was related to the supreme fortune that the fourth Human Emperor had mentioned!

"Although there are many levels in martial arts, the essence of the path of martial arts is nothing more than cultivating essence, energy and spirit to their ultimate level."

"If one goes a step further, one can transcend the mortal world and be called an immortal!"

"Master Daoxuan said slowly."

"Do immortals really exist in this world?"

Lu Yuan looked surprised, having gained a clearer understanding of the strength of the previous three generations of human emperors.

"But in ancient times, the world was destroyed, so the path to immortality was cut off and the lineage was broken."

"But there is always a way out. If you can defeat me, you can obtain a wisp of my immortal energy and continue your path to immortality!"

"Of course, if you have enough strength, you can even obtain the immortal blood left behind by the Maha Ancestor, as well as a wisp of immortal soul left behind by the White-Clad Sword God!"

The voice of Master Daoxuan was like a booming bell, resounding and enlightening.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan couldn't help but gasp.

Originally, this supreme creation was actually the immortal energy, immortal blood, and immortal soul left behind by three ancient supreme powerhouses.
Could it be that even four generations of emperors highly praised it and never forgot it?
But he also knew very well that defeating the previous three generations of human emperors was almost impossible.

After all, the three of them, including Dao Xuan Ancestor, had already transcended the mortal world.

Both their vision and their understanding of the laws far surpass those of martial artists in this world!
Over the past tens of thousands of years, countless geniuses have participated in the Human Emperor Trial.

Even with the extraordinary talents of Zixiao Daozi, the Fifth Emperor, and the Fourth Emperor, none of them could pass this test.

This shows just how terrifyingly difficult this level is!
But Lu Yuan never considered giving up.

He possessed numerous talents and abilities, and also received the lifelong inheritance of three human emperors.

Whether it's true essence, physical body, or soul, they have all been cultivated to the extreme, so they may not necessarily be unable to fight against Ancestor Dao Xuan!
"This junior is not very talented, but I dare to give it a try!"

Lu Yuan took a deep breath and immediately clasped his hands in a salute.

"What courage!"

Master Daoxuan laughed heartily, greatly admiring Lu Yuan's courage.

No unnecessary words.

With the unleashing of the demonic calamity, this earth-shattering battle has begun!
This battle was arguably the most difficult one Lu Yuan had ever faced since he began simulating battles.

And the Dao Xuan Ancestor was so powerful that he was almost invincible!

Lu Yuan was knocked away time and time again, but he charged forward again, his physical body shattering and then recovering each time.

to the end.

He was covered in blood, and his true form as Buddha was riddled with cracks, having been shattered countless times.

His innate Qi was nearly exhausted, the incomparably sharp demon weapon in his hand was full of nicks, and even his soul had been repeatedly damaged, like a candle in the wind, which could be extinguished at any time!

But Lu Yuan never thought of giving up.

He grew through battle, rose from ruin, and fought his way out of a hopeless situation with all his might!
at last.

Lu Yuan used every trick in the book, swinging his sword countless times.

The almost invincible figure in front of him exploded completely, turning into countless points of light that poured into his body!

(End of this chapter)